Racecards
19:00 York
Smith Brothers Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 4)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £10,000 added
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
Cosmic Sun
24- Form 82
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
chased leaders, headway over 3f out, disputed lead well inside final furlong, until last 100 yards kept on
- Form 23
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
tracked leader and keen, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 43
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey S Sanders
held up, switched left start, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey P Mulrennan
went right start, always towards rear
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to lead last 100 yards
- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
- Form 8
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
led, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden and under pressure final furlong, headed last 100 yards, one pace
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer N Tinkler
- Jockey Kim Tinkler
slowly into stride, ridden rear and pushed along, never dangerous
Verdict
A median auction maiden and as always the market should prove most informative in solving it. Kyllachy Star is selected to land it despite a slightly disappointing effort on his second that which followed a most promising racecourse debut where he finished with a real rattle and would have scored in another couple of strides. It is possible that the ground at Newcastle last time would have been on the easy side for Richard Fahey's juvenile who should be better suited by the quicker conditions here. The selection has the beating of Tapis Wizard on Newcastle form. Tapis Wizard improved for his racecourse debut when finishing third on his second start, showing signs of greenness in the closing stages when drifting right. Russian George was well-backed to win an all-weather maiden first time out and should be all the better for the experience while the selection's stable companion Cosmic Sun would be of some interest if attracting market support given the fact he is likely to be suited by the step up to seven furlongs. Mefraas would need to improve to land this judging his two efforts while Perpetually is a well bred newcomer who should come into his own over further. Kyllachy Star is selected to break his maiden tag at the third time of asking.
Formwatch
Archie Rice (USA) Arch colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Cosmic Sun 33-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 16, shd behind Prime Delivery (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Kyllachy Star 2-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders stands side, stayed on strongly final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind On Offer (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Jun.
Mefraas (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway halfway, kept on, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Rising Prospect (9-0) at York 7f 2yo mdn (3) hvy.
Nayessence Nayef colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the flat and over jumps.
Perpetually (IRE) Singspiel colt, half-brother to winners on the flat and jumps including useful 7f & 1m winner Divine Task.
Postman 8-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Suruor (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Russian George (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, chased leading pair, never on terms with winner, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind City Diamond (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Amethyst Dawn (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Took keen hold behind leaders, effort 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Zaaqya (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.
Feeling Stylish (IRE) Desert Style filly, related to numerous winners from 5f-1m4f.
Canmoss (USA) Maria's Mon colt, half-brother to 6f & 7f winner Dance Tune.
Mt Kintyre (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Held up 4th, ridden and no progress 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 13l behind Zacinto (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Tapis Wizard 5-1 (9-3) In touch, effort when hung left 2f out, soon ridden, edged left and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Lakeman (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) hvy.